Accounting Assistant - Part Time

St. Andrew's Parks and Playground; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

Job summary

St. Andrew's Parish Parks & Playground Commission is seeking a dependable Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable, purchasing documentation, and vendor records from our Finance office in West Ashley, SC.

This entry-level role focuses on moving invoices from received to ready-to-pay, keeping records accurate and organized, and assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks in the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable basics and invoice review.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Clear, respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and paperwork for accuracy and proper backup.
• Enter accounts payable details into the system with careful data entry.
• Maintain vendor files and basic finance assistant records.
• Use spreadsheets to track items that need follow-up.
• Communicate professionally while handling confidential information.

Job description

Who We Are

St. Andrew's Parish Parks & Playground Commission is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable, purchasing documentation, vendor records, and the daily administrative operations of the Finance office.

What You'll Do

As our part-time accounting clerk, you'll help keep the numbers tidy and the paperwork in the right place. This entry-level role supports accounts payable so invoices move smoothly from "received" to "ready to pay", and our records stay clean and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and paperwork for accuracy and proper backup


• Enter accounts payable details into the system with careful data entry


• Maintain vendor files and basic finance assistant records


• Use spreadsheets to track items that need follow-up


• Communicate professionally while handling confidential information

Required Skills

• Comfort with accounts payable basics and invoice review


• Strong organization and attention to detail


• Clear, respectful communication

Pay: $17-$18/hour (depending on experience).

Your Daily Flow

You'll settle in onsite in West Ashley, start your checklist, and spend the morning matching paperwork so the accounts payable trail makes sense. As an accounting clerk, you'll bounce between the accounting system and spreadsheets, flagging anything that's missing (like a receipt or approval) and keeping vendor info current. Midday, you'll touch base with the Accounting Manager and other teams to clear up quick questions, then wrap up by organizing files for review so everything's easy to find later. It's steady, detail-focused work where small wins add up fast.

Employment with St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, employment eligibility verification, and post-offer drug screening. These requirements apply in accordance with Commission policy and applicable law. Failure to meet required screening standards may result in withdrawal of an employment offer. St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an at-will employer.

Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour